Insights by Maria El. Stefanaki, Attorney-at-Law, LL.M. Cambridge/ESG Officer (ISO/ IEC 17024), MSc (c) in Sustainability Management,
as presented in the 5th International Symposium on Law and its Applications for Sustainable Development, (17–20 November, Cebu, Philippines).
Why does ESG still matter even as mandatory reporting is delayed?
FDMA participated in the 5th International Symposium on Law & its Applications for Sustainable Development, held within the SIPS 2025 – Sustainable Industrial Processing Summit and Exhibition (17–20 November, Cebu, Philippines).
During the Symposium, on 18/11, FDMA Counsel & ESG Officer Maria El. Stefanaki delivered the presentation “Can We Still Overlook ESG?”, addressing a question that remains highly relevant for businesses in 2025.
In her latest presentation, Maria El. Stefanaki explains why the Omnibus proposal may pause obligations, but not the business reality. ESG risks remain major financial risks. Investors, clients, and supply chains still demand transparency. And voluntary reporting becomes a strategic tool, not a compliance exercise.
Drawing on insights from leading global surveys and real market data, the presentation highlights how sustainability strategy and reporting drive resilience, competitiveness, and long-term value. Download the full presentation and view the video to explore the business case behind ESG today.
